Following the success of its first documentary titled “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms,” AfricTivistes continues to celebrate Senegalese democracy with a new film, “Victory of Democracy: Insights from Senegal.” This work explores the resilience of a country that, despite political challenges and rising social tensions, remains an example of democratic stability in a region marked […]

The issue of term limits has always been a major concern on the continent. In the aftermath of independence, many African states adopted strong regimes, citing the need for social cohesion and economic development. This conception of political power stifled any attempts at democratic opening. The limitation on the number of terms was practically non-existent, […]

Following the release of its documentary film and white paper from the project “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms”, AfricTivistes is now presenting a legal review that offers recommendations for rights reforms aimed at ensuring the independence of the judiciary, public security, and the protection of fundamental rights in Senegal, whilst strengthening participatory democracy. As indicated […]

AfricTivistes publishes a white paper on presidential term limits following the  documentary film ‘Senegal: One Presidency, Two Terms” highlighting the detrimental consequences of non-compliance with the Constitution and the limitation of presidential terms in a bid to firmly anchor this rule in the Senegalese political culture. ‘Limitation du Mandat Présidentiel : Défis et Perspectives (Presidential […]